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Photoelectric line follower

US4081671A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 5, 1976
Grant dateMar 28, 1978
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Expiry dateAug 5, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23Q35/128
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An arrangement for cutting workpieces with a scanning device having a signalling photoresistor which detects markings, with an attached control device which contains a first timing element to which a switch for reducing the rate of speed is connected includes an OR-element connected between the first timing element and the switch with a further timing element connected by means of an AND-element to the input and output of the timing element with the input of the further timing element being connected to the output of the AND-element and the output of the further timing element being operationally connected to the input of the OR-element.

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